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What was the most famous novel in 1930 by John Steinbeck?
The grapes of Wrath
WHEN DID ORSON WELLES DIRECT OTHER MOVIES LIKE CITIZEN KANE?
1941
Who were the most famous comedians that starred on popular shows that were broadcasted on national radio networks?
Bob Hope, Jack Benny
How did the Superman comics lead to more use of the franchise?
It led to a radio show and later became a popular television series and several feature films.
WHERE DID THE FEDERAL ART PROJECT PAINT MURALS?
Walls of buildings
What book explored prejudice in the northern urban setting by Richard Wright?
Native Son
WHEN DID THE HINDENBURG CRASH?
1937
Who directed the radio play "war of the worlds" that millions of Americans tuned in to?
Orson Wells
How did FDR communicate with the American people?
He used fireside chats on the radio.
WHERE WAS THE PAINTING "AMERICAN GOTHIC" BASED AT?
IOwa
. FDR used what to explain and promote his New Deal programs?
Fireside Chats
"WAITING FOR LEFTY" DRAMATIZED THE LABOR STRUGGLES OF WHAT GENERATION?
1930's
Who portrayed an FBI agent who captured bad guys and G men in 1935?
James Cagney
WHY DID FEDERAL ART PROJECT HIRE ARTIST?
increase public appreciation of
promote positive images of America
WHERE DID THORNTON WILDER'S PAY "OUR TOWN" TAKE PLACE?
New England town- gROVERS cORNER
What is the name of the movie that promised weary audiences that their dreams would really come true?
The Wizard Of Oz
GRANT WOODS PAINTING "AMERICAN GOTHIC" WAS MADE IN WHAT YEAR?
1930
Who wrote the plays “The Children's Hour and The Little Foxes,”They are notable for their socially conscious subject matter that reflected some controversial issues of the time.
Ai Lillian Hellman
HOW DID WOODY GUTHRIE USE MUSIC DURING THE DEPRESSION?
capture the hardships of
america.
WHERE WAS THE SETTING OF "THE GRAPES OF WRATH"?
cA AND OK
What was the name of popular music that was played by big artists such as Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller?
Swing
WHEN WERE THE COMEDIES "MONKEY BUISNESS" AND "DUCK SOUP" SHOWN?
1931
What folk singer known as “Leadbelly,”described experiences of African Americans with the songs,”cotton fields” and “ The Midnight Special.”
Hubbie Ledbetter
HOW DID MANY WRITERS RECIEVE SUPPORT FROM THE GOVERNMENT?
Federal Writers Project
WHERE DID MANY PEOPLE GO TO ESCAPE THE EVERYDAY STRUGGLES OF THE DEPRESSION
MOVIES